The Worst of 2013 in Catholic LGBT News

As the year 2013 winds to a close, it’s time to review the news of... Read More

Patiently Waiting for the Desert to Bloom With Abundant Flowers

For the four Sundays of Advent, Bondings 2.0 will feature reflections on the day’s Scripture readings by... Read More

Immaculate Conception Feast Reminds Us Our Lives & Beliefs Shape the Church

There’s probably not a more Catholic feast day in the liturgical calendar than the Feast... Read More

The Complex and Layered Meanings in Pope Francis’ New Document

As more people begin to scrutinize Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of... Read More

Lay Consultation Challenges Are A Result of Bishops’ Reluctance

In the wake of Pope Francis’ recent Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii gaudium, which has been well... Read More

How Will Pope’s New Document Affect LGBT Issues?

Pope Francis has issued an Apostolic Exhortation entitled “Evangelii Gaudium” (“The Joy of the Gospel”).... Read More

Was It Intellectually Possible for Pope Benedict to Support Marriage Equality?

The recent marriage equality debate in Illinois produced a lot of important arguments, especially from... Read More

Catholic Organization Offers Survey When U.S. Bishops Won’t Do So

Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good has set up an online surveyto elicit the... Read More

UPDATE: USCCB Will Follow ‘Usual Process’ for Synod Consultation

Earlier today, we posted that it looked like the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)... Read More

Vatican Asks Bishops to Consult Laity on Same-Sex Marriage, Contraception, Divorce

In an astonishing piece of news, the Vatican is asking bishops around the world to... Read More